The American automotive industry has introduced the world to a large number of new technologies, design concepts, and production methods, but it will forever be most famous for giving the world two things: the hot rod and the muscle car. As it reaches its 90th anniversary, the 1932 Ford has to be the hot rod's most significant poster child.

These days, the Ford Mustang is considered one of the most popular sports cars in the world, and young enthusiasts can find cheap examples to modify, but back in the day, that role belonged to the '32 Ford. Parts were so ubiquitous that every Tom, Dick, and Harry could afford to build a hot rod.

Now the Petersen Automotive Museum has decided to pay tribute to this legendary vehicle by declaring June 11 National Hot Rod day. The museum will be celebrating the '32 Ford's 90th birthday (and the newly founded holiday) on June 11 and 12 at its home, located on 6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles.

We have covered countless 1932 Ford builds over the years, including Tom McMullen's example, which inspired generations to come with its classic hot rod styling, but it can still not be overstated how important all examples of this vehicle have been for the hot rod community, and for American culture in general. "The 1932 Fords are marquee vehicles synonymous with the origins of hot rodding and worthy of an extended celebration," said the museum's executive director, Terry L. Karges. "The exhibit, gala, and cruise-in will pay tribute to the Fords' legacy and how they continue to captivate automotive and hot-rodding enthusiasts 90 years after debuting on the market."

The birthday celebration will include appearances by classic '32 examples such as Doane Spencer's famous Highboy and the influential McGee Roadster. The event will be opened by ZZ Top frontman Billy F Gibbons and Henry Ford III and will be followed by an exclusive auction and award ceremony. On Sunday, 12 June, the Petersen will attempt to host the largest gathering of 1932 Fords in Southern California. At the same time as the birthday celebrations, the Deuce Gala will be taking place, celebrating all the movers and shakers in the hot rod community. The Hot Rod Icon Award will be presented to Gibbons, presumably after his performance, and tickets are priced at $250. If you're into hotrods and love American motoring culture, then you'd better make your way down to the Petersen Museum on June 11-12.